Add 42/9 and 42/54, Solve 4 6/9 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 42/54

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 42/54

42/9 + 42/54 is 49/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
42/9 = 42 × 6/9 × 6 = 252/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
Add the two like fractions:
252/54 + 42/54 = 252 + 42/54 = 294/54
294/54 simplified gives 49/9
So, 42/9 + 42/54 = 49/9
In mixed form: 54/9

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